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ELEANOR BOLL,I.XG\S RACE AvtAIN ST TIME. AUCKLAND, February 8. 'I lie latest report received by Mr R. 0. Bropiiy, second in connnand of the Byrd Expedition, is that the Eleanor Bellinp;. is appraehing the New Zealand coast at top speed. “1 have been in constant touch with me vessel,” said Air Brophy, “and have issued instructions that every ounce of s|x?ed that can he got out of the ship must be obtained, so that she shall reach Dunedin on February 14th, instead of the following day. The Eleanor Bolling must be away again .‘IG hours after her arrival. During that time the vessel will load 000 tons of gear, including an aeroplane, a motor-car, 0000 gallons of benzine, and 4CK) gallons of other oils. Every minute counts now,” he said in conclusion. Air Brophy will leave Auckland to-night or to-morrow morning for Wellington and Dunedin.
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Hokitika Guardian, 11 February 1929, Page 2
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